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Max out your trip to Hong Kong

Hong Kong brims over with futuristic skyscrapers and lush mountain landscapes, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a rich Chinese roots and British influences. It’s a city that’s easy to access and navigate, which means you can pack in a lot even if you’re short on time. Here are the spots to hit while you’re visiting:

Victoria Peak looms over the financial centre of Hong Kong Island, offering vantage points for panoramic views of the bustling city below. Take the Peak Tram, which has been running for over a century, to the top. You’ll find the site of the old governor’s summer lodge on the steep Mt Austin Rd. It was burned to the ground by Japanese soldiers during WWII, but the beautiful gardens are still around.

The atmospheric 19th-century temple, dedicated to Chinese gods of literature and war (Man and Mo), is a beautiful place to spend a calm afternoon. This was once an important place of culture and politics for the Chinese community. Today, visitors arrive to have their fortunes told.

Find the history of 19th-century Hong Kong in the narrow lanes of this neighbourhood. Like various iconic neighbourhoods the world over though, this too is turning into a hipster-central hub with trendy cafes, art galleries and artisanal boutiques opening. When you visit, ride the traditional tram and sample delicious Hong Kong goodies.

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Go here if you’d like to slot in some retail therapy. At this market, you’ll find a huge selection of stalls selling everything from clothes and luggage and to sex toys. But there’s more than just shopping, you can also watch Cantonese opera singers perform, and visit a fortune-teller. Wrap up with some street food dinner on the parallel Woosung St.

Possibly the world’s best-value cruise, the Star Ferry that plies the waters of Victoria Harbour is a precious piece of Hong Kong’s heritage. Go on a 15-minute ride between Kowloon and Central to get gorgeous views of skyscrapers and forest-clad hills from the water. Plus, the Art Deco Kowloon pier is charming, too.

This is one of the most unusual parks in the world – there’s everything from a conservatory and fountain plaze to a playground and tai chi garden here. You’re bound to find something to suit your liking. If nothing else, this eight-hectare park provides the backdrop for some dramatic photographs.Main photo: Andrea Izzotti/123rf